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Lillian Willis Obituary

WILLIS Lillian Landry Willis on Thursday, June 29, 2006 in Dallas, TX, Lillian Landry Willis was called to her Heavenly home at age 78. She had been living in Dallas since Hurricane Katrina. Daughter of the late Frank Landry Sr. and Beulah Byrd. She was a native and lifelong resident of New Orleans. Devoted and beloved wife of the late Joshua "Jack" Willis. Mother of Anthony Garner, Sandra, Jack and the late Jerry Willis. Grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 6. Sister of Herbert Landry, Marion Simpson, Hollins Dyer, Myrtle Robillard, Barbara Stewart and the late Frank Landry, Jr., Walter Landry Sr., and Raymond Landry. Sister-in-law ofCyril Simpson Sr. and Irma Landry. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, employees of Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, Royal Sonesta Hotel, Future Pipe Industry are invited to attend Funeral Services from the Jefferson Home of Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp, 1600 No. Causeway Blvd., Metairie on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at 12:00 Noon with Rev. Lester Shaw officiating. Visitation on Wednesday from 11:00 AM until service time. Interment in St. Louis Cemetery No. 3. Information: (504) 835-2341.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jul. 11, 2006.

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Lisa Spurlock

July 11, 2006

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July 11, 2006

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